Flying from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the most convenient place to catch your flight from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for taking off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Dallas. Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago.
The busiest route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can pick from 2 direct services each week. Frontier Airlines operates a 6am departure between DFW and MDW.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Dallas to MDW. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Frontier Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport jetting out of DFW.
Most passengers choose to fly with Frontier Airlines from DFW to MDW.
Among carriers on this route, Frontier Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Traveling from central Dallas to DFW takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Of all flights leaving Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Consider beginning your travels from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). You can book a direct Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flight ticket from this hub.
Take a direct flight from Dallas to MDW with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of DAL.
Southwest Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the DAL to MDW route.
With 74.66% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Dallas Love Field Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.03%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
DAL is located at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport flight.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central Chicago. How long it'll take to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Right now, AED 106 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 212. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dallas to MDW.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). July is the peak month for travel to Chicago. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Dallas to MDW flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
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Millennium Park and Lollapalooza are just two of the major attractions to add to your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Art Institute of Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 257 kilometers south-east to Indianapolis to tick off its top sights. From 9-11 Memorial to Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, head for Milwaukee, about 137 kilometers north of Chicago. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are among the biggest draws.